VIDEO: The city of Spokane officially has a new fire Chief.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown announced Tuesday she appointed current interim chief Julie O'Berg to be the permanent Spokane Fire Department Chief. O'Berg has been serving as the interim fire chief since January 2024 and is the first woman appointed to lead the department. Her appointment will be official once it is approved by the Spokane City Council. “I am thrilled Chief O’Berg has agreed to stay with the Spokane Fire Department and step into this role," Brown said in a statement. "While we originally discussed that she would not seek the permanent position, I am glad she reconsidered. I have reviewed internal survey results, received feedback, and seen Chief O’Berg’s performance over the past few months."